What to order at Lafayette Coney Island

The dish to know
Coney dog with chili, mustard and onion
Editor tip
Cash counter; two coneys and fries is full lunch for under $10.
CuisineNew American
Price$
Neighborhooddowntown
HoursMon-Thu 09:00-00:00, Fri-Sat 09:00-02:00, Sun 09:00-00:00
The dishConey dog with chili, mustard and onion
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Tip: Cash counter; two coneys and fries is full lunch for under $10.

Location

Address: 118 W Lafayette Blvd, Detroit, MI 48226

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American Coney Island ★ 4.5

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American Coney Island next door to Lafayette serves coney dogs in downtown Detroit since 1917. The older brother on Lafayette Boulevard, cards welcome.

Try: Coney dog with chili, mustard and onion

Tip: Two coneys, fries and a Faygo for under $12. Open 24/7 every day.

114 W Lafayette Blvd, Detroit, MI 48226

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American Coney Island ★ 4.5

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American Coney Island next door to Lafayette serves coney dogs in downtown Detroit since 1917. The older brother on Lafayette Boulevard, cards welcome.

Try: Coney dog with chili, mustard and onion

Tip: Two coneys, fries and a Faygo for under $12. Open 24/7 every day.

114 W Lafayette Blvd, Detroit, MI 48226

Telway Hamburgers ★ 4.4

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Telway Hamburgers on Michigan Avenue griddles sliders for a dollar change each in Detroit since 1944. Located in Corktown. At 6820 Michigan Ave.

Try: Sliders, fries

Tip: Cash only. Six sliders, a fries and a Vernors comes to under $15.

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Green Dot Stables ★ 4.1

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Green Dot Stables on West Lafayette in Corktown serves $3 sliders in Detroit. At 2200 W Lafayette Blvd. Booking recommended. Reservations advised.

Try: Sliders, fries, cocktails

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Try: Al pastor tacos, tortas

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Polish Village Cafe ★ 4.3

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Polish Village Cafe on Yemans Street in Hamtramck serves Polish cooking in metro Detroit since 1975. At 2990 Yemans St. Booking recommended.

Try: Pierogi plate, kielbasa

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Try: Lamb mandi, saltah, fatteh

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